Medlock Gardens offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to broader regional and state averages. For a studio unit, residents can expect to pay $3,100 per month, which is notably higher than the average cost in DeKalb County at $2,811 but remains lower than the state average of $3,520. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Medlock Gardens is priced at $3,800; this is somewhat elevated compared to DeKalb County's average of $2,789 but still falls below Georgia's statewide average of $3,412. These figures suggest that while Medlock Gardens may command a premium compared to local costs, it still presents a relatively reasonable option within the wider context of housing expenses across the state.
Floor plans
Medlock Gardens
DeKalb County
Georgia
Studio
$3,100
$2,811
$3,520
1 Bedroom
$3,800
$2,789
$3,412
Overall Review of Medlock Gardens
common30 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness
Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, kind, and responsive staff.
Across the reviews, people emphasize that the team shows up when families need help and follows through on day-to-day care needs. Several residents and families mention the staff being caring and professional, including help with changing or managing needs as they come up. A number of reviews also call out the warm, welcoming feel from leadership and caregivers during the move-in period.
common14 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept community
Many reviews specifically praise the facility for being clean and fresh.
Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple reviewers noting a fresh, well-kept building and no unpleasant odors. Residents and visitors also describe the space as clean enough to feel comfortable, and one review highlights it as the cleanest assisted living theyâve experienced. A few comments mention areas needing updates or repairs, but they still pair that with generally maintained grounds and common spaces.
differentiator10 reviews mention this
Meals feel like dining out
Dining is frequently described as restaurant-style, with meals and service drawing praise.
Several residents and families describe the dining experience in positive terms, including the food being excellent and the dining room looking homey and appropriate. Others compare it to a restaurant setting, including mentions of tablecloths and silver. Not every review is fully positive about foodâone resident described food as terribleâbut meal service is still repeatedly brought up as a meaningful part of the day.
common12 reviews mention this
Activities support day-to-day engagement
Reviews frequently point to activities like crafts, bingo, and group events.
Many reviews describe a steady stream of things for residents to do, including daily activities and group events. Several families mention arts and crafts and say their loved ones enjoy participating or making friends through the activity program. One review also describes bingo and social events as part of what makes the community feel lively.
common4 reviews mention this
Care includes coordination and call support
Residents describe care coordination that helps with needs and medical appointments.
Some reviews connect their experience of care to practical coordinationâsuch as doctor support for appointments and the staff stepping in promptly when issues arise. A couple of reviewers also mention medical-related support and check-ins as part of how care is managed day to day. While most feedback is positive, one review expressed concern about overnight nursing availability and needing more care support.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Pricing feels high for some families
A few reviews raise cost concerns, including feeling the community is too expensive.
Some families say the communityâs pricing didnât fit their budget or was outside their price range. At the same time, other reviews describe value as strong and mention the fee as reasonable for the care and support received. Overall, pricing appears to be the main point of tension for a smaller subset of reviewers.
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Features
Housing
42 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (13 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Guest meals
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Art classes
Bible study group
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Cooking classes
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Other religious services
Protestant services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting chaplain or priest
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
North Decatur Presbyterian Church (0.4 miles)
First Baptist Church of Decatur (0.8 miles)
Avondale Church Of Christ (2.7 miles)
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (3 miles)
Karin Kabalah Center of Atlanta (3.5 miles)
Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church (3.7 miles)
Rehoboth Baptist Church (3.7 miles)
Restaurants
Pour de Leon (0.4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Waffle House (0.9 miles)
Leon's Full Service (1 miles)
The Brick Store Pub (1 miles)
Taqueria Del Sol (1.1 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Decatur Health Imaging (0.7 miles)
Atlanta OB/GYN (0.8 miles)
Dekalb Medical Ctrdecatur Decatur (0.9 miles)
Oakhurst Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
Garson Padoan Sonia MD - Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet (4 miles)
Northlake Emory (4.6 miles)
Thomas D Gurley Jr MD (4.9 miles)
Transportation
Marta - Westbound (1.1 miles)
MARTA Inman Park - Reynoldstown Station (4.2 miles)
Medlock Gardens offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to broader regional and state averages. For a studio unit, residents can expect to pay $3,100 per month, which is notably higher than the average cost in DeKalb County at $2,811 but remains lower than the state average of $3,520. Similarly, the one-bedroom option at Medlock Gardens is priced at $3,800; this is somewhat elevated compared to DeKalb County's average of $2,789 but still falls below Georgia's statewide average of $3,412. These figures suggest that while Medlock Gardens may command a premium compared to local costs, it still presents a relatively reasonable option within the wider context of housing expenses across the state.
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42 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Respite Care
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Ground floor units
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
William B Hartsfield-Atlanta International (13 miles away)
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Art classes
Bible study group
Cooking classes
Educational speakers / life long learning
Friendly, caring staff and a clean, active community.
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